Senior Research Officer II, Industry Engagement & Sector Development

Long Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Corporate Strategy and Business Development Team in SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF FOOD & BIOTECHNOLOGY INNOVATION (SIFBI), whose mission is to help establish Singapore as the Asian Innovation Capital for the fast-growing sectors for food for health and nutrition, and consumer care.

The Technology Business Development Senior Manager will:

• Manage key client projects and establish relationships with stakeholders
• Coach and lead younger staff in the Technology Business Development team
• Liaise with internal departments (e.g. legal, procurement, project management) to scope research collaboration agreements
• Assist in developing project plans, scoping strategic roadmaps, assign responsibilities, manage budgets and risks, monitor and summarize progress of project
• Work closely with other A*STAR SIFBI corporate strategy and business development team members to measure project performance, prepare reports for upper management and stakeholders
• Work with SIFBI's scientific units to understand their capabilities and relevance to companies; and identify follow on project opportunities with key accounts
• Represent SIFBI's interest in meetings with potential clients and at external events

Officers can expect a diverse and varied career, developing skills in areas such as corporate strategy, business development, stakeholder management, leadership and a strong understanding of how to influence, communicate and lead to make an impact.

Individuals who are keen to see technology make a difference in industry and society, and who can handle the diversity and complexity of the business, government and academic worlds, will find a good fit with this role. This is a high impact role that provides considerable senior management visibility.